St John Lifelink Medical Alarm

No matter where you are in your home, or out in the garden, if ever you need medical assistance, simply press your St John Lifelink Medical Alarm (pendant or wristband) button. They are lightweight, water resistant and can be worn in the shower. The call will go straight to the St John Communications Centre and … Continued

Harakeke Club-Day Centre

Website: www.ps.org.nz/uppersouthisland Presbyterian Support Upper South island operate the purpose-built Harakeke Club venues in Riccarton and Linwood: friendly, needs-based day programmes for people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Transport is available to and from the club and a midday meal, morning and afternoon teas provided. The centres are purpose-built stand alone dementia specific facilities … Continued

Lifelinks

Lifelinks is  a Christchurch firm, provides needs assessment and service co-ordination to people under the age of 65 years. This involves finding out what the families of disabled people need and identifying what services are available to meet those needs Support may range from household management and personal care, to recreational or vocational needs.

Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village?

This publication covers the many aspects of retirement village living that need to be considered before signing up. Age Concern Canterbury has copies of this publication and can send it out free of charge. It is also available on https://www.sorted.org.nz/order

Federation of Country Women’s Institutes

Co-ordinate the Country Women’s  Institutes in Canterbury district. The groups offer friendship and companionship, arts and crafts and hold annual National competitions. Speakers, walking & social groups. Monthly meetings There are five institutes in the Canterbury District Federation: Burnside Hillsborough / Heathcote North Beach Redwood Westburn Ring the above contact for further information. The Christchurch … Continued

Asset Converters Ltd – Bill Harris

Get rid of clutter. Ideal if moving or having to deal with adeceased estate. Appraisal of goods, household chattels( sell on behalf or by arrangement ) to auction. Transport of goods arranged. Rubbish to dump. Clearing and cleaning of garage and house.. No job too big or small.Licenced Trader. Work for Solicitors and Trust companies. … Continued

St Lukes Community Trust ( St Lukes Centre )

St Lukes Community Trust is offering funding to clients, who require counselling ,who may be unable to meet ACC and WINZ criteria. Clients are expected to make a contribution to costs, but it will depend on the clients circumstances. The counsellor is qualified and experienced in this field of need, with broad experience over many … Continued

Beneficiary Advisory Service

http://www.bas.org.nz/ A community based group providing support, advocacy and information for people on benefits and low income. Recommended to ring and make an apointment. Hours: 9.30 am – 3.30pm Monday-Thursday 9.30am-2.00pm Friday

Gordon & Till Audiology

Friendly ,affordable, high quality hearing care. Locally owned and operated. Services include free hearing screening, full hearing tests and a full range of hearing aids. A full hearing test is free with the purchase of hearing aids. Home visits by arrangement.

Ellesmere Foodbank

Hours of operation: anytime. Ring first, Monday to Friday, and make an appointment.

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